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Eye Health: Radial Keratotomy Eye Surgery

Radial keratotomy was once one of the most frequently used surgical procedures to correct nearsightedness. However, since the development of more effective vision repair procedures, such as LASEK, LASIK and PRK, RK is rarely used today.

To better understand your options, see Am I a Candidate for Refractive or Laser Eye Surgery?

 

 

Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute (2005).

WebMD Medical Reference provided in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic

Edited by Tracy C. Shuman, MD on October 01, 2005
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